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Epistemological Taxonomy

14 Thematic Knowledge Homes

Fourteen research domains, each with a charter, focus areas and classical canons.

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Browse the 14 domains

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01Sciences & Health

Ayurveda & Integrative Biology

Āyurveda & Rasāyana Śālā

Translating classical formulation science, clinical diagnostics, and longevity biophysics into modern preventative wellness.

Focus areas

Classical Samhita diagnostic mappingRasayana longevity pharmacologyNadi & Prakriti sensor technology
Region: Kerala (Western Ghats) See the domain→
02Ecology & Bioeconomy

Agriculture, Cattle & Bioeconomy

Kr̥ṣi & Paśupālana Śālā

Regenerative natural farming, indigenous bovine conservation (Pashu Ayurveda), and closed-loop village circular bio-refineries.

Focus areas

Vrikshayurveda botanical soil nutritionIndigenous desi cattle genetic preservationDecentralized biogas & biochar refineries
Region: Godavari Basin See the domain→
03Tech & Computation

Computational Samskrit & Indic NLP

Saṃskr̥ta Gaṇaka Śālā

Paninian formal grammars, knowledge representation graphs, manuscript OCR pipelines, and semantic machine translation engines.

Focus areas

Paninian formal generative grammar enginesPalm-leaf & Grantha optical character recognitionShabdabodha semantic dependency parsers
Region: Pune See the domain→
04Philosophy & Governance

Varta, Economics & Guild Finance

Vārtā & Śreṇī Vitta Śālā

Dharmic micro-equity, non-usurious local trade finance, Shreni guild governance, and decentralized multi-stakeholder ledgers.

Focus areas

Shreni (guild) legal & governance frameworksAsset-backed local micro-equity railsDharmic mutual-credit systems
Region: Ahmedabad See the domain→
05Philosophy & Governance

Rajaniti, Governance & Policy

Rājanīti & Prajāpālana Śālā

Civilizational statecraft, strategic thought, decentralised community governance, and sovereign institutional policy design.

Focus areas

Kautilyan Mandala strategic doctrineDecentralized Panchayati Raj self-governanceCivilizational defense & statecraft doctrine
Region: New Delhi See the domain→
06Arts & Craft

Shilpa, Sthapatya & Sacred Space

Śilpa & Sthāpatya Veda Śālā

Vastu biophilic engineering, sacred geometry mandalas, vernacular natural materials, and sustainable temple architecture.

Focus areas

Ayadi shadvarga mathematical spatial planningVastu Purusha Mandala bioclimatic zonationNatural lime, rammed earth & terracotta engineering
Region: Kumbakonam See the domain→
07Arts & Craft

Sangeeta, Natya & Acoustic Sciences

Saṅgīta & Nāṭya Śālā

Raga acoustic therapeutics, psychoacoustics, classical theatre (Natya), and sound-frequency engineering.

Focus areas

Microtonal 22-Shruti acoustic resonanceRaga neuro-acoustic therapy & cognitive entrainmentNatyashastra Abhinaya & motion capture
Region: Chennai See the domain→
08Arts & Craft

Sahitya, Chitram & Narrative IP

Sāhitya & Citrakalā Śālā

Civilizational storytelling, epics & mythology digital twins, scriptwriting, and cinematic visual worlds built with Chitram.AI.

Focus areas

Itihasa canon coherence & world-building BibleRasa-driven narrative structure & screenwritingAI generative artwork rooted in Indic aesthetics
Region: Mumbai See the domain→
09Arts & Craft

Indic Crafts, Materials & Textiles

Vastra & Dhātu Śilpa Śālā

Heritage handloom science, botanical dye chemistry, traditional metallurgy (Wootz steel, Bell metal), and sustainable luxury.

Focus areas

Indigenous botanical dye chemistry & fixationHeritage handloom weaves & structural yarn physicsCrucible metallurgy & panchaloha casting
Region: Kanchipuram, Varanasi See the domain→
10Sciences & Health

Martial Arts, Yoga & Somatics

Dhanurveda & Yoga Śālā

Kalaripayattu, traditional wrestling, Marma pressure-point science, classical Hatha yoga, and bio-mechanical somatic stamina.

Focus areas

Kalaripayattu biomechanics & agility trainingMarma point therapy & neuromuscular releaseClassical Ashtanga & Hatha somatic alignment
Region: Kerala (Calicut) See the domain→
11Tech & Computation

Jyotisha, Astronomy & Time Reckoning

Jyotiṣa & Kāla Gaṇita Śālā

Panchanga algorithms, archaeo-astronomy, celestial spherical trigonometry, and multi-cyclic planetary computation engines.

Focus areas

Siddhantic planetary coordinate algorithmsArchaeo-astronomical alignment & megalithic mappingHigh-precision multi-system Panchanga engines
Region: Ujjain See the domain→
12Philosophy & Governance

Dharmashastra, Ethics & Jurisprudence

Dharmaśāstra & Nyāya Śālā

Dharmic dispute resolution, environmental jurisprudence, customary community rights, and ethical corporate covenants.

Focus areas

Panchayat mediation & customary arbitrationEcological rights & river personhood jurisprudenceDharmic business ethics & fiduciary charters
Region: Prayagraj See the domain→
13Philosophy & Governance

Shiksha & IKS Pedagogy

Śikṣā & Gurukula Adhyayana Śālā

Residential Gurukula pedagogy, memory arts (Avadhana), experiential apprenticeship, and integrative STEM-IKS curricula.

Focus areas

Avadhana cognitive multi-tasking & memory techniquesResidential peer-to-peer apprenticeship methodsIntegrative STEM + IKS school curriculum models
Region: Sringeri See the domain→
14Philosophy & Governance

Darshana, Philosophy & Cognitive Sciences

Darśana & Jñāna Vijñāna Śālā

Nyaya logic, Samkhya consciousness models, Advaita metaphysics, and empirical contemplative cognitive neuroscience.

Focus areas

Nyaya pramana-vada epistemology & dialectic logicSamkhya-Yoga consciousness modelingEEG & neuro-imaging during deep meditative states
Region: Varanasi See the domain→

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